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Blackened Chicken Alfredo Zatarain's: A Comfort Classic with a Cajun Twist

This homemade version of Blackened Chicken Alfredo Zatarain's brings bold Cajun spice, creamy sauce, and weeknight comfort straight to your table.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Cajun
Calories: 620
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 boneless chicken breasts
  • 2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp cayenne pepper
  • ½ tsp dried thyme
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 1 cup grated parmesan
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 300 g rotini pasta cooked

Method
 

  1. 1. Season chicken with blackened spice mix.
  2. 2. Sear chicken in olive oil until cooked through, then remove and slice.
  3. 3. In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic.
  4. 4. Add cream and simmer for 5 minutes.
  5. 5. Stir in parmesan until melted.
  6. 6. Add cooked pasta to sauce, then top with sliced chicken.
  7. 7. Serve immediately with cracked black pepper.

Nutrition

Serving: 1.5 cupsCalories: 620kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 31gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 145mgSodium: 780mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2g

Notes

You can add steamed broccoli, spinach, or sun-dried tomatoes.
Great for meal prep—stores well for up to 3 days in the fridge.

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